Scots drivers could win free fuel for a whole YEAR with golden ticket
FUEL'S GOLD Scots drivers could win free fuel for a whole YEAR with golden ticket
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DRIVERS across Scotland could scoop free fuel for a whole year.
Asda is giving away dozens of golden tickets and customers are in with the chance of winning £1,500 worth of petrol or diesel.
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Asda is giving away dozens of golden tickets for a year's worth of fuel
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The supermarket giant's offer starts tomorrow and will run until August 25.
A total of 40 golden tickets will be hidden amongst in-store products.
The fuel tickets are valid for 12 months and can be used at Asda's filling stations, except Express sites.
Secret staff will drop by stores between now and the end of the August bank holiday weekend.
They will discreetly hide the tickets in store and await the lucky winners.
The offer is part of Asda's year-long celebrations to mark its 60th birthday.
Allan Leighton, executive chairman at Asda, said: 'Asda has always been about delivering great value to our customers, and our 60th birthday is the perfect moment to celebrate that legacy.
"The Golden Ticket giveaway is a fun and exciting way to say thank you to our shoppers for their loyalty over the year - and to give something back in a way that really makes a difference.'
So, next time you're doing your weekly shop, keep your eyes peeled, as you could be one of the lucky winners driving away with a fuel card worth £1500.'
Other anniversary deals include kids eat for 60p at Asda cafes, Asda rewards giveaways and limited edition birthday beer.
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Asda will also surprise 20 different community groups across the UK with a golden ticket worth £1,500 to help with transportation costs.
The fuel golden tickets offer follows Asda's recent 60p per litre flashback event in Halifax on July 16, where the first 60 drivers to visit the site of Asda's first ever filling station were gifted 1990s prices.
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